Lance Norris
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Born Name:
Lance Norris
Born Date: August 9, 1962
Born Place: Des Moines, Iowa
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Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, musician
Brief Biography: Lance Norris established a multifaceted career spanning comedy clubs, major films, television, and radio. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he became a staple of the New England entertainment scene and worked behind the scenes on several prominent national comedy programs.
Education: Norris pursued his passion for performance by attending Whitman College and Emerson College, a school renowned for its comedy and broadcasting alumni.
Comedy and Writing Career:
Norris worked extensively as a comedy writer for television, radio, and print:
Television: He wrote for Comedy Central's Emmy-nominated Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and contributed material to Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. He also served as a consultant for NBC's short-lived The Mike O'Malley Show and wrote for UPN 38's The Movie Loft in Boston.
Radio: He was a prominent radio writer and voice actor, contributing heavily to morning shows for Boston's WBCN and WZLX, including Charles Laquidara’s The Big Mattress.
Books and Plays: He published his radio scripts in a book titled Ask A Bitter Man, authored two joke books, and served as a Contributing Editor for National Lampoon magazine in 1994. He also penned several theatrical plays, including 8 Gr8 D8s and JWL.
Acting and Film Roles:
As a character actor, Norris built an extensive resume with minor or background appearances in many high-profile Hollywood films.
Music and Academic Work:
Music: He was an active musician with over 550 songs registered under BMI. He fronted the musical comedy and indie rock band Lance Norris and The Dog Track Gravy, which toured the Northeast club and college market. His song "Good Morning" became a morning staple on Florida's Radio A1A.
Teaching: Norris shared his expertise as an educator, serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and conducting acting workshops.
Born Date: August 9, 1962
Born Place: Des Moines, Iowa
Died Date:
Died Place:
Occupations: Stand-up comedian, actor, writer, director, musician
Brief Biography: Lance Norris established a multifaceted career spanning comedy clubs, major films, television, and radio. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, he became a staple of the New England entertainment scene and worked behind the scenes on several prominent national comedy programs.
Education: Norris pursued his passion for performance by attending Whitman College and Emerson College, a school renowned for its comedy and broadcasting alumni.
Comedy and Writing Career:
Norris worked extensively as a comedy writer for television, radio, and print:
Television: He wrote for Comedy Central's Emmy-nominated Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and contributed material to Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. He also served as a consultant for NBC's short-lived The Mike O'Malley Show and wrote for UPN 38's The Movie Loft in Boston.
Radio: He was a prominent radio writer and voice actor, contributing heavily to morning shows for Boston's WBCN and WZLX, including Charles Laquidara’s The Big Mattress.
Books and Plays: He published his radio scripts in a book titled Ask A Bitter Man, authored two joke books, and served as a Contributing Editor for National Lampoon magazine in 1994. He also penned several theatrical plays, including 8 Gr8 D8s and JWL.
Acting and Film Roles:
As a character actor, Norris built an extensive resume with minor or background appearances in many high-profile Hollywood films.
Music and Academic Work:
Music: He was an active musician with over 550 songs registered under BMI. He fronted the musical comedy and indie rock band Lance Norris and The Dog Track Gravy, which toured the Northeast club and college market. His song "Good Morning" became a morning staple on Florida's Radio A1A.
Teaching: Norris shared his expertise as an educator, serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and conducting acting workshops.